David grew up in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, with hiking and outdoor pursuits being a major part of his life for as long as he can remember. He has been writing, snapping photos, and sharing his adventures on RIDGELINEIMAGES.com since 2013.
At university, David majored in environmental management and holds a Graduate Diploma of Education. He has been living in Japan for over 15 years, first in Fukushima Prefecture and now in the Tokyo Metropolis. With a love of hiking and photography, he felt the best way to combine the two was a blog to provide some inspiration for others to enjoy the myriad of trails and outdoor offerings on Tokyo’s doorstep. You can follow David on Instagram @ridgelineimages.
Takaosan Propping Up the Olympic Rings Like the cloak of mist which shrouded Mt. Takao for the unveiling of the Olympic rings back in April to mark 100 days before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics, the weather last Sunday was much the same. An omen...
Hiked on May 22, 2021 . Tenguiwa 天狗岩 – Mt. Matateyama 馬立山 – Mt. Gozenyama 御前山 Duration: 5 hours Distance: 9.9 km Elevation change: 550 metres Highest point: 970 metres Start: Kasei Station (Fujikyuko Line) Finish: Saruhashi...
Tama Lake – Sayama Lake – Noyamakita-Rokudoyama Park For those looking for a nearby cycling path try the Tamako Cycling Road. Duration: 2 hours Distance: 22.7 km Elevation change: 95 metres Highest point: 195 metres ...
Hiked on May 4, 2021 Mar 26, 2022 . Takahatayama 高畑山 – Amamezasu Toge 天目指峠 – Nenogongen 子の権現 Duration: 6 hours Distance: 13.6 km Elevation change: 561 metres Highest point: 851 metres ...
Efforts Rewarded at this Seldom Visited Waterfall In November last year I failed in my attempt to reach the Meoto Falls due to a dodgy trail and fear of being picked off by some local hunters. Hence a revenge mission was high on the agenda. Of the...
Hiked on Apr 19, 2021 Feb 16, 2022 . Chinseiga-ike 鎮西ヶ池 – Hinoki-daira 桧平 Duration: 7 hours Distance: 16.4 km Elevation change: 1020 metres Highest point: 1620 metres Start: Sasago Station (Chuo Main Line) Finish:...
Hiked on Apr 9, 2021 . Futamata 二俣 – Nabewari Sanso 鍋割山荘 – Kinhiyashi 金冷シ Duration: 7 hours Distance: 17.1 km Elevation change: 1096 metres Highest point: 1386 metres Start: Okura Bus Stop Finish: Okura Bus Stop ...
Hiked on Apr 2, 2021 Mar 26, 2022 . Osawa Noto 大沢ノ頭 – Mt. Sashiyama 差山 – Mt. Myoken 妙見山 Duration: 2 days Distance: 15.2 km Elevation change: 1233 metres Highest point: 1713 metres Start:...
Mountains You Can Climb in a Day from Tokyo Unless otherwise stated, all prices are for one-way travel using local trains and bus services. For residents and tourists alike spending too much time in Tokyo can well make you go bonkers after a while...
Hiked on Mar 23, 2021 . Tenjin-toge 天神峠 – Mt. Mineyama 峯山 – Mt. Musubiyama むすび山 Duration: 4.5 hours Distance: 8.8 km Elevation change: 516 metres Highest point: 976 metres Start: Hatsukari Station (Chuo Main Line) Finish:...